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In over my head

Started by dreamcatcher, July 27, 2019, 06:16:56 PM

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dreamcatcher

Hello fellow Mopar people,
I have a few questions I hope someone can answer. I am building a 68 charger. I have replaced both rear quarters and the trim that curves to the roof rail trim at the rear of the back window has a pretty good gap behind the trim. It seems to be the same on both sides. Has anyone had this issue? I used AMD quarters. Also the slots for the belt line weather strip clips do not match with the new belt line seals. Any help would be appreciated. I am really starting to question the quality of AMD parts. I have there front fenders also and the right side seems fine but the left side marker light does not match the body line when installed. I have done a lot of cars in my 63 years but this charger has been the one to test me to the max trying to get parts to fit right.
Thanx
1970 Superbird Tribute 440 auto
1968 Charger 426 6 pack auto
1971 Chevelle SS Tribute 350 4 speed
1970 Mustang 351 C 4 speed
1969 GTO 400 Ram air III 4 speed
1972 Charger (soon 5.7 hemi auto)
1973 Charger 440 auto (U code)
If you've never been scared (even a little) then you've never gone as fast as you could have!

Mytur Binsdirti

No words of advice from me, but welcome to the world of Chinese repro parts which in reality are only about 80% correct.

dreamcatcher

I am no stranger to these parts. I have used AMD for the most part. I have spent 10000.00 + in the past 6 or so years on three different cars. Most after market sheet metal requires some work to fit right. I just wondered if there was a seal or something that goes behind the curved trim piece. The gap is about 1/4 inch and pretty uniform around the curve. It is the same on both sides. And not sure what to do about the belt line strip. But that front fender is not right. I don't know what I will do there. There are no good originals to be had.
1970 Superbird Tribute 440 auto
1968 Charger 426 6 pack auto
1971 Chevelle SS Tribute 350 4 speed
1970 Mustang 351 C 4 speed
1969 GTO 400 Ram air III 4 speed
1972 Charger (soon 5.7 hemi auto)
1973 Charger 440 auto (U code)
If you've never been scared (even a little) then you've never gone as fast as you could have!

ht4spd307


nchrome

Is there a chance that your car had a vinal top. if you take in the thickness of the vinal on both sides that may take care of the gap' Just an idea

dreamcatcher

I will get a picture tomorrow. As far as I know it was not a vinyl top car. I have the fender tag and build sheet. It was a plane jane 6 banger car. White with white interior.
1970 Superbird Tribute 440 auto
1968 Charger 426 6 pack auto
1971 Chevelle SS Tribute 350 4 speed
1970 Mustang 351 C 4 speed
1969 GTO 400 Ram air III 4 speed
1972 Charger (soon 5.7 hemi auto)
1973 Charger 440 auto (U code)
If you've never been scared (even a little) then you've never gone as fast as you could have!

Kern Dog

If you are referring to the "Check" moldings at the base of the C pillars, they only came on cars with vinyl tops.
Yeah...Pictures really do make all the difference when trying to get help on a fitment issue.

dreamcatcher

I cant seem to post pictures.
1970 Superbird Tribute 440 auto
1968 Charger 426 6 pack auto
1971 Chevelle SS Tribute 350 4 speed
1970 Mustang 351 C 4 speed
1969 GTO 400 Ram air III 4 speed
1972 Charger (soon 5.7 hemi auto)
1973 Charger 440 auto (U code)
If you've never been scared (even a little) then you've never gone as fast as you could have!

XH29N0G

If the problem is a unique name, rename the pictures.  If the problem is the picture size is too great, try using a screen capture or the snipping tool in windows (type in command box) and then save with a unique name and try posting that. 

Who in their right mind would say

"The science should not stand in the way of this."? 

Science is just observation and hypothesis.  Policy stands in the way.........

Or maybe it protects us. 

I suppose it depends on the specific case.....

dreamcatcher

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1970 Superbird Tribute 440 auto
1968 Charger 426 6 pack auto
1971 Chevelle SS Tribute 350 4 speed
1970 Mustang 351 C 4 speed
1969 GTO 400 Ram air III 4 speed
1972 Charger (soon 5.7 hemi auto)
1973 Charger 440 auto (U code)
If you've never been scared (even a little) then you've never gone as fast as you could have!

dreamcatcher

Quote from: XH29N0G on July 28, 2019, 09:33:19 AM
If the problem is a unique name, rename the pictures.  If the problem is the picture size is too great, try using a screen capture or the snipping tool in windows (type in command box) and then save with a unique name and try posting that. 


Thanx
1970 Superbird Tribute 440 auto
1968 Charger 426 6 pack auto
1971 Chevelle SS Tribute 350 4 speed
1970 Mustang 351 C 4 speed
1969 GTO 400 Ram air III 4 speed
1972 Charger (soon 5.7 hemi auto)
1973 Charger 440 auto (U code)
If you've never been scared (even a little) then you've never gone as fast as you could have!

dreamcatcher

This is the fitment of the light on the AMD fender.
1970 Superbird Tribute 440 auto
1968 Charger 426 6 pack auto
1971 Chevelle SS Tribute 350 4 speed
1970 Mustang 351 C 4 speed
1969 GTO 400 Ram air III 4 speed
1972 Charger (soon 5.7 hemi auto)
1973 Charger 440 auto (U code)
If you've never been scared (even a little) then you've never gone as fast as you could have!

Wingnut426

Can't really tell what we are looking at in the side light pic.  There are flat side lights and curved side lights, They are not all the same!  Make sure you have the correct side light for your application! WINGNUT
HEMI Daytona Convertible

dreamcatcher

I have the curved lights. But the body line is not in the right place. It wont fit tight in the hole.
1970 Superbird Tribute 440 auto
1968 Charger 426 6 pack auto
1971 Chevelle SS Tribute 350 4 speed
1970 Mustang 351 C 4 speed
1969 GTO 400 Ram air III 4 speed
1972 Charger (soon 5.7 hemi auto)
1973 Charger 440 auto (U code)
If you've never been scared (even a little) then you've never gone as fast as you could have!

doctor4766

Quote from: dreamcatcher on July 28, 2019, 09:44:54 AM
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The gap in the corner molding looks the same as mine on both sides. I can see the back and it does look unfinished.
Not sure if they're all like that though.
My passenger rear quarter panel has been replaced but the driver's side is original.
Gotta love a '69

dreamcatcher

Thanx that makes me feel a bit better. It just looks like water would run down the roof rail and get inside the car. Really other than that the quarters went on pretty easy. They were a bit wavy but most repop panels are like that and you just have to work them a bit. Thanx for the post.
1970 Superbird Tribute 440 auto
1968 Charger 426 6 pack auto
1971 Chevelle SS Tribute 350 4 speed
1970 Mustang 351 C 4 speed
1969 GTO 400 Ram air III 4 speed
1972 Charger (soon 5.7 hemi auto)
1973 Charger 440 auto (U code)
If you've never been scared (even a little) then you've never gone as fast as you could have!

gtx6970

Make sure you have charger side markers lights.

Im pretty sure Dart is similar but different

doctor4766

Quote from: dreamcatcher on July 28, 2019, 07:15:56 PM
Thanx that makes me feel a bit better. It just looks like water would run down the roof rail and get inside the car. Really other than that the quarters went on pretty easy. They were a bit wavy but most repop panels are like that and you just have to work them a bit. Thanx for the post.
Not saying mine is correct but is the same as yours.
Gotta love a '69

dreamcatcher

Quote from: gtx6970 on July 28, 2019, 07:37:23 PM
Make sure you have charger side markers lights.

There the curved ones that came from the car originally. The right side fits great but the left not so much. The body line that should match the center line in the light is about 1/2 inch higher that it should be.
Im pretty sure Dart is similar but different
1970 Superbird Tribute 440 auto
1968 Charger 426 6 pack auto
1971 Chevelle SS Tribute 350 4 speed
1970 Mustang 351 C 4 speed
1969 GTO 400 Ram air III 4 speed
1972 Charger (soon 5.7 hemi auto)
1973 Charger 440 auto (U code)
If you've never been scared (even a little) then you've never gone as fast as you could have!

hemi-hampton

Quote from: Mytur Binsdirti on July 27, 2019, 07:41:44 PM
No words of advice from me, but welcome to the world of Chinese repro parts which in reality are only about 80% correct.


I'll agree with DirtyTurbin. Except parts are more like 50% correct. :brickwall:

Mytur Binsdirti



green69rt

Quote from: dreamcatcher on July 28, 2019, 09:44:54 AM
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That gap on the window to drip rail trim is common.  Some have speculated that it is a way for the drip rail to drain inside the window cavity then out the bottom.  Who knows?  :shruggy:  Anyway, some fill that gap with something like butyl chalk or seam sealer or such.  Some leave it open, I filled mine thinking that any way I can keep water out of the car is a plus.

dreamcatcher

Quote from: green69rt on July 29, 2019, 06:21:46 PM
Quote from: dreamcatcher on July 28, 2019, 09:44:54 AM
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That gap on the window to drip rail trim is common.  Some have speculated that it is a way for the drip rail to drain inside the window cavity then out the bottom.  Who knows?  :shruggy:  Anyway, some fill that gap with something like butyl chalk or seam sealer or such.  Some leave it open, I filled mine thinking that any way I can keep water out of the car is a plus.
I totally agree we all now how the rust was on these cars. Less waterless possible rust. thanx for the post.
1970 Superbird Tribute 440 auto
1968 Charger 426 6 pack auto
1971 Chevelle SS Tribute 350 4 speed
1970 Mustang 351 C 4 speed
1969 GTO 400 Ram air III 4 speed
1972 Charger (soon 5.7 hemi auto)
1973 Charger 440 auto (U code)
If you've never been scared (even a little) then you've never gone as fast as you could have!

dreamcatcher

Well after a few aggravating phone calls I think AMD admits (maybe kinda sort of ) that their run of 68 left front fenders are not right. They of coarse wont openly admit it but told the place where I bought it from that sending a different fender wont be the answer as it would be the same issue. But they said to take it to a good metal shop and have it fixed and they will pay for it. Or fix it myself and they would pay me. So at least they will take care of it.  :popcrn:
1970 Superbird Tribute 440 auto
1968 Charger 426 6 pack auto
1971 Chevelle SS Tribute 350 4 speed
1970 Mustang 351 C 4 speed
1969 GTO 400 Ram air III 4 speed
1972 Charger (soon 5.7 hemi auto)
1973 Charger 440 auto (U code)
If you've never been scared (even a little) then you've never gone as fast as you could have!